Top Local Stories 2025
State needs help delivering $1.2 million in collected child support payments
Albuquerque- Approximately $1.2 million in child support has not been delivered to its rightful recipients in New Mexico. The state is now seeking help from the public to get the funds delivered. Betina Gonzales-McCracken, Child Support director said, "It could be tha...
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Bernalillo County commissioners approve new ordinance for "Safer Community Places"
Albuquerque- Bernalillo County has approved an ordinance to limit immigration enforcement in county locations and businesses. In a 4 to 1 vote, the ordinance follows Article 9, Section 12 of the New Mexico Constitution and will require businesses in unincorporated areas of t...
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16-year old arrested for murder in Las Cruces
Las Cruces- A 16-year old Las Cruces teen is in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of a 21-year old man and injuring three others during a house party in Las Cruces on Saturday. The unidentified teen, was arrested Tuesday by detectives and now faces one count of m...
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Millions in federal funds coming to New Mexico
Albuquerque- More than $200 million in federal funds are coming to New Mexico according to senators Ben Ray Lujan and Martin Heinrich, from the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. $195,250,000 is earmarked for the state's three Air Force bases Cannon, Holloman and Kirtl...
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Christmas Tree Permits Now Available for New Mexico's National Forests
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Looking to cut your own Christmas tree this holiday season? Permits for New Mexico's national forests are now available online through Recreation.gov. The permits grant access to designated cutting areas in forests including Carson, Cibola, Santa Fe...
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Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel Expected in Mountain Region
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - AAA New Mexico is forecasting a surge in Thanksgiving travel across the Mountain Region, with gas prices holding steady compared to last year. Between November 25 and December 1, an estimated 6.3 million residents will travel 50 miles or more from h...
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Train cameras are on the way
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Six cameras will be installed in each Rail Runner car and a full-time person will be monitoring them in real time, and with a security guard onboard, situations can be handled quickly. The cameras should be up and running by early next year. It's al...
Nov 18, 2025
Baby penguin arrives
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- There's a new arrival at the ABQ BioPark. Gentoo penguins Digit and Killian, parents of Ike who hatched in 2022, have welcomed another chick. The baby hatched November 3 and is being cared for in the Penguin Chill habitat. It may be hard to spot bec...
Nov 18, 2025
